Archer Aviation (ACHR) Stock Predictions: What Investors Should Expect in 2026 and Beyond

For city dwellers and those living in congested areas outside urban centers, getting to the airport can be one of the biggest headaches related to air travel. Archer Aviation (ACHR -6.69%), however, is attempting to make this a little easier with its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft -- air taxis that will, essentially, provide a more expeditious option for airport-bound travelers. And it's not only in the United States where Archer plans on rolling out this service. The company has plans to operate in Saudi Arabia, India, South Korea, and Ethiopia, as well as the U.S.

In addition to the civilian market, Archer recognizes the value that its eVTOL aircraft can bring to the defense industry. Beginning in December 2024, Archer began collaborating with Anduril Industries to develop hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft for the military. Recently, the company took another step forward toward developing aircraft for defense applications when it began working with Karem Aircraft, which will provide Archer with access to its military-grade rotor and tiltrotor technologies.

With the confetti that helped ring in 2026 now swept from the party floors, many investors are wondering about Archer Aviation's stock prospects for 2026, and for those with a longer time horizon, about its potential by 2030.

2030 forecast

In late 2024, Archer Aviation announced that it had completed construction of its production facility located in Georgia. Partnering with Stellantis (STLA -6.70%) on the manufacturing of the Midnight aircraft, the company believes the Georgia facility will ultimately support annual production of 650 aircraft -- though management has a long-term annual production goal of 2,000 aircraft after expanding the facility.

If Archer Aviation produces 650 Midnight aircraft by 2030 and the price tag per plane remains at $5 million, the company would book sales of about $3.25 billion. lf Archer Aviation generates $3.25 billion in sales by 2030, maintains its current share count of 732.59 million, and trades at a notably lower price-to-sales ratio of 15, the stock would be valued at approximately $67 per share.

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One of the leading eVTOL stocks available to investors, Archer Aviation shines brightly on the radars of many growth investors. Although the stock underperformed the market in 2025, there's plenty of reason to suspect that shares can straighten up and fly right in the days ahead -- especially if Archer continues to make progress toward FAA certification for its Midnight aircraft.

Investors eager to gain exposure to Archer Aviation but who have lower risk tolerances may prefer investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) such as the Ark Space & Defense Innovation ETF (ARKX -3.47%). Because it's not certain that the company will succeed in its attempts to bring eVTOL flight to the masses, however, it's important to recognize that an Archer Aviation investment still remains relatively speculative at the moment.